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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Michigan Cityby bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Michigan City by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train via Kalamazoo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train
    4h 52m
    $37–68

  2. Drive  119.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Michigan Citycar car 119.2 mi
    2h 3m
    $22–32

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    5h 59m
    $111–166

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train Lakeshore / ...
    5h 59m

Grand Rapids to Michigan City by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to 11th St. via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 5h 59m.

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